By Phumlani Saul
The atmosphere at Nogoza Jebe Hall on Saturday night was electric as a crowd of around 258 people eagerly awaited the highly anticipated roast of Dr. Tebelele and Mafa Bavuma. The arch rivals, radio host Mafa Bavuma and celebrity medical practitioner Dr. Mthembeni Tebelele, were set to take center stage and unleash a plethora of humorous jabs at each other.
The event, aptly named the Roast of Dr. Tebelele and Mafa Bavuma, promised to be a laughter festival, and it certainly lived up to expectations. Held in Gqeberha at the Nangoza Jebe community hall on November 25, the evening had been eagerly anticipated with several build-up events throughout the year.
With tensions brewing between the two personalities for months, the audience was in for a no-holds-barred roast, offering a rare opportunity for Dr. Tebelele and Mafa Bavuma to let loose. The show featured well-known Gqeberha comedians, along with a number of local comedic talents and surprise celebrity guests.
The event’s success was evident, with tickets selling fast and a packed hall filled with eager spectators. Fans of both Dr. Tebelele and Mafa Bavuma were not disappointed as they unleashed their wits and humor in a battle of banter and good-natured ribbing.
The Roast of Dr. Tebelele and Mafa Bavuma is undoubtedly an unforgettable night of entertainment, laughter, and lighthearted humor. With the resounding success of this event, it is anticipated that similar roasts featuring other well-known personalities from Gqeberha may follow.
All in all, Saturday night’s event at Nogoza Jebe Hall was a resounding success. It was a night filled with laughter and camaraderie, leaving attendees eager for future events of the same caliber.


